Mama in the Saddle

Are you struggling right now with feeling mom guilt as an equestrian? Maybe you're struggling with beating yourself up? If either of those are true, then this podcast episode with Kacey Cleary will be a refreshing encouragement for you. We also discussed: *Goal setting as an equestrian mom *Dreams *Restarting as an equestrian mom in the horse world *Starting with horses for the first time as a...

I was introduced to Nina Roesner at the very beginning of my motherhood journey, and she helped me understand the importance of dreaming, which led me to buying my first horse, and even starting this podcast. I am so excited to welcome Nina onto the podcast today! Mentioned in this episode: 1. The importance of dreaming as a mom. 2. Priorities and seasons of life. 3. How to respond to feeling self...

I am so honored and excited to have Adele Shaw back on the podcast this week! As before, our conversation was impactful and encouraging. We discussed so many good topics pertaining to horsemanship and motherhood. I asked some of the following questions: 1. What is a favorite memory (or memories) as a mom and horsewoman? 2. How have you had little kids/babies while having horses?  3. What would you...

Listen in on this amazing conversation! Mentioned in this episode: 1. How horses (caring for them, riding them, being with them) can help our teens 2. How horses help us bond with our children 3. How horses can be a amazing family experience 4. How to be flexible across all the seasons of motherhood 5. Creating goals as a family, with our kids, with our horses. Megan's Bio: Meg McInnes is a passio...

Adele Shaw is an internationally recognized certified equine behavior consultant and horsemanship mentor, focused on creating a positive relationship between horse and human through science-based training and care practices. Drawn to horses labeled as “trouble makers” and “lost causes” from an early age, Adele has always had a passion for understanding the “why” behind behavior and a deep desire t...

This conversation is one you certainly will not want to miss. It's encouraging, inspiring and a boost to keep going as equestrian moms! About my guest, Jerusha Steinert: Jerusha Steinert has had horses since childhood and has been working as a horse professional and artist for over 20 years. Her artistic projects include creating large scale drawings of horses and performing in Blue Horse Theatre....

This conversation is a treat you will not want to miss! Cristin Conner's Bio: I was born and raised in a very small community in Indiana. My whole life, I have had a love affair with horses and Jesus. We attended a Methodist church, where God introduced Himself to me around third or fourth grade. When I say introduced, I mean He let me know for a fact that He was my God in my Sunday school class r...

On this podcast I welcome my first podcast guest, Riece Morris! Riece Morris is a certified life and Equus Coach, equestrian, and mother of 5 based in Northern California. Her coaching practice focuses on helping women set and achieve goals, improve relationships, and find delight in every season of life.  She has a special passion for equine assisted coaching, where she facilitates healing and gr...

Do you think of challenges as discouraging roadblocks to progress with your horse as a mom? Or do you think it's possible that those challenges are actually bonuses towards your dreams and goals? That is what this episode is all about. I discuss real life stories of my horse Pilot and I. I discuss the reality that we face challenges daily as equestrian moms. I discuss how it is possible to use...

If you told yourself, "I'm a horse trainer," do you believe it? Would you believe it? Do you doubt it's possible or think you're not good enough? Do you think perhaps it's impossible to balance motherhood and horsemanship? Then this episode is for you. Discussed in this podcast: -Your self-concept (negative and positive) -Figuring out what you will and will not do in vari...

In this first podcast episode of Mama in the Saddle, Elizabeth Do Carmo shares her story, her journey of horsemanship and motherhood and everything in between! She goes in depth into the horses who have personally impacted her life. Be encouraged and stay tuned for more as the weeks go on! Mentioned in this episode: Stacy Westfall's Resourceful Rider program: https://courses.stacywestfall.com/...